New zip line at HHV

[PearlCity]

Opened up the Honolulu Star Advertiser this morning. Looks like the vendor that provides all those activity rentals at HHV is trying to get approval for a zip line to run from the parking garage over the lagoon fronting lagoon tower at HHV.

I think that's kinda weird. And it'll be ugly. Am I the only one?

 

[dvc_john]

I'm at the Lagoon tower now, and saw the same article. I don't think I care for this. There is enough noise here already, between the luaus and the constant beeping from trucks, buses, and shuttles backing up.
But at least it would only be during the day, and would be below most rooms.

 

[Blues]

I have to agree. I love ziplining in the appropriate settings. In fact, I plan to take DGD ziplining on the Big Island when we go next month. In the rain forest of the Kohala peninsula. But HHV is an urban setting. Not only would it be an eyesore for the thousands of guests there, it also doesn't sound like any fun to me.

-Bob

 

[PearlCity]

Okay good I thought I was the only one that didn't think this was a good idea. I mean the green area fronting the Lagoon tower is nice. So is the lagoon. Why ruin it?

THen the other question would be who would want to do that? I thought Ziplining was to see areas you didn't have ready access to..

Well hopefully it doesn't get approved.

 

[alwysonvac]

Hawaii News Now Video - http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/clip/10628420/zip-line-may-become-reality-in-waikiki

From - http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26637847/zip-line-may-become-reality-in-waikiki

Zip line may become reality in Waikiki
Tourists and residents could see different views of Waikiki if a proposed zip line becomes a reality. According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Waikiki Beach Activities Ltd., the pool and beach service provider for Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort, has outlined a plan to operate a zip line over Hilton's oceanfront lagoon.

The beach activities operator asked the state Board of Land and Natural Resources for permission to set up a test line, simulating a ride from the top of the hotel's parking garage, going over the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon and landing above a grassy area in front of a public parking lot. The takeoff spot belongs to Hilton, but the landing spot and lagoon are state property.

Besides getting the necessary permits, the hotel would pay the state to use the landing area, according to the application.

The company said pedestrians and swimmers won't be affected.

The land board is set to vote Friday on whether to allow the test. If the zip line is approved, a test line over the lagoon could be set up as soon as Oct. 20 and would involve possibly sending a 20-pound dummy down the line.

Waikiki Beach Activities said ridership could reach 250,000 people a year.

 

[bastroum]

What are they thinking? They are going to zip line over events on the Lagoon Lawn. These people are nuts.

 

[1Kflyerguy]

Seems like a bad idea to me..

 

[linsj]

Okay good I thought I was the only one that didn't think this was a good idea. I mean the green area fronting the Lagoon tower is nice. So is the lagoon. Why ruin it?

THen the other question would be who would want to do that? I thought Ziplining was to see areas you didn't have ready access to..

Well hopefully it doesn't get approved.

I agree wholeheartedly!

 

[PigsDad]

THen the other question would be who would want to do that? I thought Ziplining was to see areas you didn't have ready access to..

The zip line on Freemont Street in downtown Las Vegas seems to be popular. I would expect this one in HHV to be popular as well (if it gets built).

Kurt

 

[weavershome]

I hope this does not actually happen.

The lagoon is busy with people swimming, paddleboarding, etc but it still feels peaceful. As peaceful as it can be with kids all over. I have two so I am ok with that.

The zipline seems like it would add a little chaos to the scene. Not to mention this big ugly cable disrupting an otherwise pretty setting.

 

[PearlCity]

The zip line on Freemont Street in downtown Las Vegas seems to be popular. I would expect this one in HHV to be popular as well (if it gets built).

Kurt

But why would you do a pretty lame one in Waikiki when there are so many other prettier ones to do?

I imagine the one in downtown Las Vegas includes some drunkards.

 

[PigsDad]

But why would you do a pretty lame one in Waikiki when there are so many other prettier ones to do?

I imagine the one in downtown Las Vegas includes some drunkards.

Well I wouldn't do either, but I'm sure if it is built it will be popular. The general populace likes some strange things...

Kurt

 

[Ron98GT]

What are they thinking? They are going to zip line over events on the Lagoon Lawn. These people are nuts.

To hell with the the lawn, it goes over the lagoon. Wonder how many people will try to jump off the zip line into the lagoon, I would have when I was a young crazy kid jumping off of house/garage roofs into 4 foot above ground pools.

 

[Blues]

To hell with the the lawn, it goes over the lagoon. Wonder how many people will try to jump off the zip line into the lagoon, I would have when I was a young crazy kid jumping off of house/garage roofs into 4 foot above ground pools.

As I stated above, I think it's a bad idea. But this argument doesn't hold water. When on the zip line, you're secured in a harness that's securely clipped to the line. You can't release it yourself. An employee at the end of the zip line has to release you from the line, at which point you can get out of the harness.

-Bob

 

[Ron98GT]

As I stated above, I think it's a bad idea. But this argument doesn't hold water. When on the zip line, you're secured in a harness that's securely clipped to the line. You can't release it yourself. An employee at the end of the zip line has to release you from the line, at which point you can get out of the harness.

-Bob

Obviously I haven't been on a zip line before.

 

[GregT]

Ugh, I can't believe this -- it looks like it is moving forward.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/...kiki_zipline_moving_forward.html?id=296278431

 

[Talent312]

How about zip lines from the towers to the beach?
Or parasailing from the roof-tops?
We could avoid wasting time in elevators!
.

 

[HatTrick]

How about zip lines from the towers to the beach?
Or parasailing from the roof-tops?
We could avoid wasting time in elevators!

Could have used a zip line the last time I checked out from Lagoon Tower, 4th floor. Elevator #1 (of 3) was being used by Maintenance and was unavailable. Every time one of the remaining elevator doors opened, the car was filled to the max--either with people from the upper floors or with a staff member moving furniture. After 30 minutes of waiting, I finally took an available car going up and rode it until it came back down to the lobby. Sheesh.

 

[HatTrick]

Ugh, I can't believe this -- it looks like it is moving forward.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/...kiki_zipline_moving_forward.html?id=296278431

The Diamond Head side of the Lagoon Tower is about to get a whole lot noisier.

So cheesy.

 

[vacationbear]

Gasp...
What a rotten idea!
They should invest in another water slide- and make that three stories tall!

 

[Kokolea]

Now, six-month pilot operation

This plan is a pilot, it is written in the article that it is with a six month expiration.　
However, I think and attract customers track record of six months, and also the possible continuation by reputation from the hotel and timeshare guests.
The views and the noise is worried…

http://www.bloomberg.com/research/markets/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201503141204KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_31227_17108-1

 

[1Kflyerguy]

I still think this is a bad idea.. seems out of place over the grass and lagoon

 

[tompalm]

Agree, it just looks bad. Waikiki is turning into a circus with stuff like this. It takes away from the scenery. I hope someone can forward all these comments to the Hilton or whoever might be approving it.

 

[HatTrick]

What's next, 'gators in the lagoon?

 

[BillW]

Wait til the complaints roll in from guests sleeping in when a zip line rider lets out that ear piercing WAHOOOOOOOO! early in the morning and it echoes off the buildings.